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Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe contest US Open semifinal spot

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe contest US Open semifinal spot

Summary

American men's tennis reaches a milestone at the 2026 US Open as Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe meet in the semifinals to guarantee an American spot in the final. This matchup marks a potential turning point in a 23-year Grand Slam title drought for American men, which has persisted since Andy Roddick won the 2003 US Open. While several American players have reached major finals in the interim, including Taylor Fritz in 2024 and Andre Agassi in 2005, none have secured a championship. Both semifinalists expressed confidence in their ability to compete for the title. The winner of this match faces either Alexander Zverev or Karen Khachanov for the trophy on Sunday.

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By the Numbers

•Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe face each other in the US Open semifinals.
•The winner advances to the final to compete for an American major title.
•Andy Roddick remains the last American man to win a Grand Slam singles championship.
•Alexander Zverev and Karen Khachanov compete in the other semifinal match.
•Taylor Fritz reached the 2024 US Open final but lost to Jannik Sinner.

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2:52 PMYahoo Sports — Who was the last American man to win a Grand Slam title? Shelton, Tiafoe can end drought

What they're saying

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Andy Roddick was the last American man to win a Grand Slam title. Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe now have a chance to end the drought.
— Yahoo Sports

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